STRANGERS' GUIDE 



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,1 1 W W H A P O J^ I S 



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! SURROUNDING COUNTRY. 



ith a complete and accurate description of all places and objects of interest 
o tourists, artists, sportsmen, and all persons visiting our section of coun- 
try, whether for pleasure, health, investment or homes; containing'all 
the information which an v of the above classes of visitors will desire. 



ABLES OF piSTANCES. 



Statistics, 8(C. 



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PREPARED BY A RESIDENT, 

From Personal Knowledge, Experience and Observation. 



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Entered according to act of Congress in the year IStiO, by 

NEWTON H. CHITTENDEN, 

Ie the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the District'^' 

of Minnesota. 



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TO TPXE PUJBLIO. 

Every intelligent traveler, on visiting new jjlaees and 
objects of interest, desires to be put in possession of all 
the important information concerning them as soon 
as i^ossible; and however courteous and hospitable the 
people of a country may be toward strangers, most persons 
prefer to purchase such information rather than ob- 
tain it by a course of interrogatories. The importance 
which the city of Minneapolis and country surrounding is 
assuming, attracting annually many thousand visitors 
from all parts of the Union, has seemed to create the want 
which this little book is intended, and which it is hoped 
it may at least in a measure supply. That it may contribute 
to the innocent enjoyment of the pleasure seeker, the res- 
toration to health of the invalid, and the prosperity of 
those who shall invest their capital in developing this most 
favored section of the great Northwest is our sincere Mish. 
('ol. Jolin H. Stevens, Franklin Cook, Francis P. Sweet, 
\V. W. Patterson and others have our hearty thanks for 
the information they have kindly furnished for this 
work Q 



]>XI]VjXEAi>OLIS. 



Growth ill population and increase in value of its real 
estate and manufactured products. 

POPULATION. 

1848. 

1849 -1 

1855 200 

1860 2,500 

1865 4,607 

1866 7,860 

1867 (City incorporated) 9,900 

1868 (July) 11,000 

1869 (May) 12,000 

VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY. 

1857 $800,000 

1865 -^$1,023,055 

1867 ' 82,779,056 

1868 $3,120,223 

VALUE OF MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS. 

rseeTT.T.T $294,150 

1867 $3,261,614 

1868 $3,852,015 

*Col. JohH H. Stevens. 



jvmitTi^EJk-iPOXjis. 



Its Else, Progress, and Probable Future. 



The sudden transformation of western wilds to populous 
States, i^roductive farms, flourishing towns, and cities filled 
with wealth and the luxuries of civilization, through the 
energy, enterprise and untiring perseverence of the Ameri- 
can emigrant has ceased to be a wonder in the new world. 
To-day the red man roams sole possessor and occupant of 
the soil, and the buffalo and deer are the herds of his 
wild broad fields. To-morrow the smoke from a pioneer's 
cabin mingles with that from the wigwam, and his faithful 
ox is turned loose to graze with the untamed buflalo. 
Soon fields of grain wave in place of the tall prairie grass, 
herds of cattle feed securely in enclosed fields, and the In- 
dian and buffalo have fled from the white man's presence 
to other hunting grounds and pastures. A New England 
farmer, poor in purse, but rich in the possession of a stout 
heart which laughs at difficulties and allows no seeming 
obstacles to interfere with the accomplishment of his pur- 
poses, leaves the rocky hard- tilled fields of his eastern 
home to improve his fortunes in the promised land of the 
west. His independent and adventurous spirit is unsatis- 
fied till it takes him to the extreme limit of the white man's 
possessions ; and there, availing himself of the liberality of 
a most generous government, builds his cabin among the 
torest trees and lord of all he surveys, begins the life of the 
pioneer. His little boy who at first longs for the com- 
panionship of his old home and feels strangely lonesome 
as he wanders through his fathers wild, uncultivated 



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fields, meeting no comrade, seeing no familiar scene, look- 
ing in vain for the church spires of neighboring towns and 
listening for the cheerful music of their Sabbath bells, be- 
fore attaining his majority lives among pleasant friends 
and acquaintances, in or near a thriving village or city and 
sees his father's once almost valueless claim converted 
into a highly cultivated and valuable estate ; the little 
cabin torn down and in its place a neat and commodious 
dwelling surrounded by evidences of abundant means 
and refined tastes. The father who in his brightest an- 
ticipations did not perhaps look for more than a comfort- 
able support from his labors, while yet in the prime of life, 
as a recompense for his toil and early sacrifice, sees from 
his small beginning grow up an estate \vorth its thousands. 
The few hundred, his all, exchanged for a little tract of 
wild wood and prairie, the seed sown; the fruit, amj^le 
means for the respectable maintenance and education of 
his family and the wants of declining years. 

This is not a mere picture of funcj^ but faithfully repre- 
sents the experience of tens of thousands who have sought 
homes and fortunes in the Valley of the Mississippi and will 
continue for many years to come to be the experience of 
tens of thousands more, until all the fertile and habitable 
lands to the Pacific coast shall be filled up by our own in- 
creasing population moving westward and emigration from 
foreign countries. The history of the development of the 
great west reads more like the creations of the genii of "Ara- 
bian Nights," w^ho in a single night were able to raise uj) 
the most magnificent palaces in desert places than matters 
of fact which every one believes. But twenty-fiveyears ago 
the entire section of country now comprised in the State of 
Minnesota was comjmratively unknown- the home and 
hunting ground, of the Dacotahs and other Indian tribes, 
visited only by adventurous trap])ers and hunters on the 
part of the white man. Its 450,000 inhabitants, its hun- 
dreds of populous and thriving towns and cities, its 100,000 
cultivated farms of to-day, had not a beginning then, and 
it may be jnesumed did not exist even in the imaginings 
of the most enthusiastic and visionary explorer of this 
countr3\ Where now stands Minneapolis was a Avild Y>n\i- 
rie opening, the red man's hunting and camping ground on 
their visits to their favorite resorts, among the Great Lakes. 



IX MINNEAPOLIS. 



The Falls of fet. Anthony, grand and beautiful now, but 
more so then we see the native sons of the forest sazino- 
upon with admiration and delight as they stand upSn th? 
banks of the "Great Water," testing their bows and arrows 
for the battle or chase. 

Having sketched in verse- we need hardly assure the 
reader Aiore for the purpose of condensation than display— 
the important events in the historv of its growth, we shall 
here dwell prmcipally upon its present status, industries 
and resourc'es ; its attractiveness as a home ; the advan- 
tages It offers to capitalists for profitable investment • the 
opportunities aiid means it affords the tourist for pleasure 
and the invalid for the restoration of health, and finallV 
upon its future prospects. ^ 

^/i\^®.^i*>\^.^ /^"^neapolis, containing now a population 
?i l-^.'^OO, chiefly Americans, extending three miles alonsr 
the right bank of the Mississippi, one mile and three quai- 
ters back to a range of bluffs, for healthfulness and beauty 
of location is the pride of the whole Northwest. Its un- 
dulating surface and pleasant slopes, leave no squares 
without some good building sites, many of which are of 
great beauty. Regularly laid out, its level broad ave- 
nues and streets, lined with fine residences, shaded by 
native forest trees and transplanted maples, elms and ever- 
green, and almost always in excellent condition— from the 
nature of the soil which quickly absorbs the largest rain 
tall— are most attractive for ride, drive or promenlde In 
consequence of the equal distribution of good building 
sites mentioned there are many costly residences in nearly 
ft?lL?ocfT''^T.*^^f'*^'^/'^^*^y^°^a^cing the value of 
hL«Ti ff'l'i- ^^«i^l^« "^ l>eautiful situation, Minneapolis 
has all the other requisites for making it a desirable home. 
Us leputation for healthfulness is so wide that hundreds of 
invalids representing every State visit it annually. That 
so large a number after a brief trial decide to make it their 
permanent home is the best evidence which can be had 
ITa^I^ atmosphere possesses rare properties for the arrest 
n?P.in1T''"fV^ ^l\'^ ?^ 'M^^'^se. Next in importance to a 
?w.^ r''''^ healthy location may be considered good so- 
ciety, leligious and educational advantages. In these re- 

con^n'jr/'''' 'Tf ""^ 'T/i^' confidence that Minneapolis will 
compare favorably with any city west of the Mississippi 



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We doubt whether there is one other containing in pro- 
portion to its whole population, so many intelligent, edu- 
cated and refined people. It is a pretty generally con- 
ceded fact that of our home emigration the class of men 
who move westward are of far more than average talent 
and enterprise. The east is a field too narrow and un- 
fruitful for their talents and energies to find full scope. 
Especiallj^ has Minneapolis received a large share of such 
emigration, Not onlj' has its health restoring and invig- 
orating climate induced many families of wealth to make 
it their home, but the great inducements it oflFers for 
profitable investment have attracted many men of con- 
siderable means who have done much to build it up and 
give character to its society. Its good society however is 
by no means confined to the more favored portion of our 
citizens as regards material wealth. The great manufac- 
turing industries at the falls and the raj^id growth of the 
city gives profitable employment to large numbers in the 
mechanical trades w^ho form a most respectable and well 
to do portion of the community. More than three-quar- 
ters of all the carpenters and masons of the place are own- 
ers of real estate and it is hardly less common for them to 
be landlords than tenants. 

Coming chiefly from the Eastern and Middle States, with 
just enough of puritanism to nutralize the influence of the 
somewhat too careless and natural habits of the West, the 
blending of these sectional characteristics and peculiari- 
ties forms a society with all the polish and refinement 
without the restraint and formality of the East. Liberal- 
ity, warmheartedness, openness and frankness of manner 
and hospitality to'svard strangers are marked characteristics 
of this people. They will measure your worth not from ex- 
ternal appearance or pretensions, but from evidences of 
real merit. A cultivated mind with good manners and a 
true heart will recommend you to tlie favorable considera- 
tion of the most select circles. With all the good features 
of our society mentioned, it is exempt in an unusual degree 
from those elements common to cities. The records of our 
justices' courts are good x^roof of this. They show a very 
small list of offences against the laWs or persons in iDrojwr- 
tion to the jDopulation and in comparison with other cities. 

Its religious advantages are of a high order. A more 



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Church goii,^. people can hardly be found. While some 
eighteen different denomiuatious of Christians are repre- 
sented there is exhibited but little of that sectarllniem so 
offensive to charitably minded true Christians The'e 
churches though yet n their infancy, have a lar-e total 
membership, nearly all worship in commodious comfort 
able houses, support good talent and furnish very ^o^ 
music. The Christian Association conducted under^the 
auspices of the Christian young men of the city is one of 
Its best religious institutions. Strangers are alwav^ w.^ 

uT^mo '^'''TT f^"^ ^^"^">' ^^d eou?teoully\'^^ea^^^^^ 
its officers. A selection of the best mao-flvinpf nVl!i ^ 

published will be found at thefr tablS 'a'L'd !. l^'puePstfon? 
for information cheerfully answered A r,lM«nr,t a!?,? ?u 
in Minneapolis is a niost' inspiriiig lov^l/dTlS IhoetS 
has a spark of devotional feelino- or Iovp f^v ^ut ^^^^?^®^ 
church bells of falling waters,nhe ?n|ing ot'^lf^d^s ^ the 
beautiful sunhght and the sight of a w?ll-dre4ed h^T,nv 
looking people flocking on every street and avenue to thSr 
respective houses of worshin Onr Pdnp«f ,v^,.„i • ^-l 1-^ 
rank among the best in th?' St^te IrMn flojf ^"as'an 
excellent school system and ^ood schools Tint S 1^%^? 
versify, beautifully located ou the^^etnank of fhl^^^^^ 
sippi, below the Falls, giving a clwmim"vipw nf ti ^''^'^" 
and the delightfulscen?ryalSngth^ritef above ,n^^^^^ T'*" 
IS a flourishing institution, afl^-ordYig younf m^^.^^^^ 
a rare opportunity for a good schooling of'held and i^^^^^^ 
The city schools are well condnpfpH ar..i +u 1 ueart. 

i^itTls b%?^r^'"'^ '■"'"- "'■"-"'^"-^arX'^;-^^^^^^^ 

ments. That in the future tM^ wniK ^''^ ^^^^^^ '^''^«t- 
case, that real estat:^re':i}fi^,:;f^rt°o'rc;rer?JS: 



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far many years to come, a glance at its great resources and 
elements "of 2:rowth and greatness will show. It is evi- 
dent that nothing but an increasing population with a 
corresponding demand for building lots can produce this 
result. When cities become stationary as regards business 
and population their real estate does not generally become 
more valuable and often depreciates. That Minneapolis 
has but began her career of growth and prosperity is clear 
to our mind. She has three great sources of growth and 
wealth--agriculture, mauufactures and the lumber trade- 
either of which in the ordinary course of things would be 
sufficient to build up a large and populous city, and com- 
bined, can hardlv fail of that end. 

Naturally at the head of navigation on the Mississippi 
and the center and thoroughfare of most important rail- 
road lines, it must soon assume a greater commercial im- 
portance than anv other city of the Northwest. The 
completion of the Lake Superior and the Northern Pacific 
railroads, and the opening of communication and the com- 
mencement of transportation east to the sea coast by way 
of the Great Lakes must, as a natural consequence, make 
this the principal shipping point for the agricultural and 
manufacturing products of the whole country west and 
north for several hundred miles. Her wonderful facilities 
for the manufacture of lumber and flour will make it the 
o-reat lumber vard and granery of that whole region. \\ hen 
in connection with this we take into consideration the un- 
limited capacity of its water power ; whai has already been 
accomplished through its agency within the few years past, 
that the county west and north is but in its infancy, and 
will from this time forward, without doubt, develop with 
surprising rapidity, who is prepared to say that we are ex- 
travagant in predicting that Minneapolis will continue to 
flourish and augment its population and wealth until its 
name shall be to the country lying midway between the 
oceans as the names of New York and San Francisco are 
to their coasts. Viewed in this light capitalists may not 
only safely invest in real estate and manufacturing estab- 
liBhments here, but with the assurance of the most grati- 
fvino- results. The tourist finds here whether he seeka 
pleasure in beautfful natural scenery, in fishing boating, 
the hunt or chase, enjoyment of the rarest kind. The gran- 



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deur and beauty of the Falls of St. Anthony and the 
charming Minnehaha, the great beauty and attractiveness 
of Lakes Calhoun, Cedar, Harriet, Minnetonka, and many 
others lying within twenty miles of the city, cannot iail to 
fill witli delight and admiration every one who shall view 
them. With jNIinneapolis as headquarters, no part of the 
west affords si^ortsmen, both in summer and winter, at 
such convenient distances, better hunting and fishing. 
As soon as the ice disappears from the lakes, generally by 
the 20th of April, they are so alive with wild geese and 
ducks that it is nothing uncommon for poor marksmen to 
shoot dozens of them in a few hours time, and this sport 
lasts until the cold of November drives this game to a 
warmer climate. IS^early all the lakes abound with bass, 
pickerel and perch, and Minetonka, Harriet, Calhoun, Ame- 
lia and Long Lake, of those near us, especially. The deer 
hunting of winter is perhaps the greatest field sport of this 
country. During the season for hunting this- splendid 
game, venison, is as common in our markets as veal, and 
after supplying a large home demand large quantities are 
shipped for the eastern market. They are sometimes seen 
within the city limits and ev<ery season are killed only a 
few miles distant. For turther information respecting 
the best deer hunting grounds we refer the reader to the 
chapter devoted to that subject. That the climate of Min- 
nesota is healthy in a remarkable degree there is abundant 
proof. Not only are we almost entirely exemjDt from many 
forms of disease common in nearly all the other States, but 
hundreds and thousands who have come here in poor 
health from various causes after a short residence have 
found themselves cured or greatly benefitted. The dryness 
and i)urity of the air is especiallj' beneficial to persons hav- 
ing weak or decaying lungs. This is the uniform testimony 
of consumptives Avho have experimented in other places 
before trying this climate. Pure life-giving air, sweet and 
wholesome water, pleasant scenes and recreations and 
every home comfort with the almost certain assurance of 
the improvement or comj^lete restoration of health, 
invite the iijvalid to our city and county. We have 
already remarked upon the pnibabie future of Minneapo- 
lis. Our si^ace will only permit us to briefly refer to the 
advantages it possesses in point of manufactiires, for sup- 



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plying the west with agricultural iinjjlements, and many 
articles of food and wear cheaper than they can be fur- 
nished from the east. Much of the raw materials for 
the products of our mills are near at hand and in abun- 
dance, thus saving in the cost of their transportation 
much that is usually incurred by eastern magufacturers. 
This, with decreased expense in making and delivering 
the products, must, it seems, make our manufacturers suc- 
cessful competitors over the eastern in supplying this region 
of country not only with the common and most essential 
articles of home and farm use, but with those which are 
generally classed with the luxuries of life. Our expecta- 
tions will not be exceeded should ten years increase our 
manufacturing produrts, already quite large, fourfold. 
The rapid development of the country west and north 
will create an immense demand for lumber and farm 
machinery and goods at wholesale. 

Situated, as we have already described, with such won- 
derful facilities for manufacture and cheap transj^ortation, 
Minneapolis may control a large share of this trade, and 
that she will, the well known enterprise of her manu- 
facturers and merchants leaves no doubt. 



MIMHBAPO-blS. 



1848. 



18G9. 





1. 
Seekers of health, wealth and pleas- 
ure, 
To you we dedicate this song, 
Welcome ! Joy in fullest measure ! 
Find here the thibg? for which you 
long, 

2. 
If first you'd know a good hotel, 
Where wearied travelers may find 
All they will ueed of every kind, 
And hear iio slavelike gong or bell. 

3. 
Such is the Nicollet ; and when, 
Refreshed with bath, or rest or food, 
Sit down awhile, if in the mood. 
And view the Pride of Hennepin. 



4. 
In eighteen hundred twenty-three. 
The garrison of Fort Suelling. 
West of the Falls St. Anthony. 
Built first a mill then a dwelling. 



Then five and twenty years pass on! 
Changed nothing by the hand of man . 
When StephensJohn and SmithRoberr 
In forty-nine the work began. 

6. 

Tne government a permit gave. 
The land to take possession. 
Along the river by the Falls, 
Each one a quarter section. 



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A bouse in fifiy Stephens built, 
The first that \vas erected. 
By private means, within the place, 
Still on the site selected. 

8. 
The same year Tattle, Calvin A., 
Across the river coming. 
In partnership "with Smith, they say. 
Another mill setrunring. 

9. 
The same year Miller, J. P., came 
And of lands here took possession, 
The next Ames, Bristol and Jackins, 
Following in quick succession, 

10. 
Harmon Allen. Bassett J. B. 
Hoag Charles, and Christmas W. C, 
Murphy Edward and Case * ol. E-, 
Kussell 1! Pand:CooibaiighM. D., 

11. 
Hanson and sous and lluy Geo. E., 
Northrop Anson, E. Hedderly, 
Soon multiply so rapidly. 
They fill a larg- directory. 

n. 

In eighteen hundred fittv-four, 
Stephens in lots laid out his claim. 
The owner's of Smith's and manv 

more 
Of adjoining lands do the same. 

i;j 
All Samts. Lowell and Albion. 
In succession the place thev named 
When Bowman and Hoag suggest 
Minneapolis, soon far famed. 

From fifty-four the next three years 
But slow the village grew. 
Its famous water-power then, 
Gave it a prospect new. 

15. 
Its population in sixty. 
MM and DLXIV, 
In sixty-four as many more, 
Less XXI and five times €. 



Ifi. 
For sixty-five to what you've had. 
Three MMs two Cs and fifty add. 
This sum three Ms, one C and L, 
Till sixty-eight its growth will tell. 

17, 
Thus outlined, we here leave its 

growth. 
And now it seems our duty, 
Since having told you of its rise, 
To dwell upon its beauty. 

IS. 
The Inisiness portion, as you see. 
Is built of stone enduring, 
The stores Avell kept and filled with 

goods 
To every eye alluring. 

10. 
You see that traders here must Iceep 
The latest styles of goods. 
And groceries for palates nice, 
That come not from the Avoods. 

20. 
Of this you soon miist conscious be. 
For there are ladies very fair 
That bless our eyes on pleasant days, 
Who nothing but the best will wear. 

21. 
And gentlemen of fortune dwell, 
In numbers through the place, 
Who cultivate the finer tastes. 
And any place woxxld grace. 



The streets are broad and straight 

and dean. 
The dwellings new and very neat, 
The people very kind in heart. 
The ladies fair, the lassies sweet. 



2.3. 
show 



our public 



With pride we 

schools. 
To great perfection brouidit. 
Where all that children need to learn 
At school, is ably taught. 

24. 
Our churches, too. though plain, are 

good, 
But soon we will have better. 
They number one for every creed, 
All suited to the letter. 



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Go now with me clown to the Falls 
And see the power there moving, 
Mill stones, and saws, and countless 

shalts. 
As if 'twere nothing doing. 

The mighty river seems to sa}\ 
While down the Falls it's pouring. 
Use me ten thousand fold as much, 
And then I'Jl not cease roaring. 



Build mills for grinding all the grain 
That waves along m}' borders, 
For lumbering all the trees of pine, 
Between the Ocean's waters, 

28. 
And none below would ever know 
My water you'd been using* 
So grandly would I sweep along, 
None of my volume losing. 

29. 
Then cross with me the bridge of 

wire 
The Mississippi spanning. 
And view the scenery up and do\vn, 
You'll say "tis very charming. 

30, 
From yonder hill where proudly 

stands. 
Our college on its brow. 
If you have love for nature's works. 
Behold its beauties no\v. 

31. 
In summer and in wintertime, 
In sunshine and in storm, 
It tills the heart with praise to Him 
Who could such beauty form, 

32. 
1 wonder not that young men love 
To congregate for learning. 
Where nature smiles upon their work 
And maiden's hearts are yearning. 

3S. 
The pleasures of this happy place, 
Are of the purest kind. 
Go where you will you'll seek in vain 
More joyous oties to find. 



34. 
In summer time the lakes invite 
You with their wondrous wealth. 
Of fish and foul and agates rare. 
By beauty joy and health. 



Along their shores on pleasant days. 
Y^ou'U hear the gladsome song and 

shout 
Of merry hearts that cannot keep 
Their intense joy from flowing out. 

3(1. 
Health and pleasure will reward j'ou 
Of whatever class you be, 
Whether sportsman, tourist, artist. 
For your trouble them to see. 



Should equestrian sports delight you. 
Here's the place to mount and ride, 
Through our pleasant streets and su- 
burbs. 
With a fair oae by your side. 

.38. 
Or if croquet will amuse you 
Here we p'a.v it to perfect ion. 
Level grounds and lovely maidens, 
Go and make your own selection. 

30. 
Are you still for something longing. 
Something new, just M"hat your need 
To help digestion, here it is! 
Mount this, our Velocipede. 

40. 
If you seek your health among us, 
Not the art of Esculapius. 
Could restore you to full vigor, 
Quicker than the air you breathe here 

41. 
Quietude and charming scenery. 
Riding, fishing, boating, skating. 
Air so pure your life is in it. 
Bring you health without long Avait 
Ing. 

42. 
Or if you have money idle. 
And would know the place to use it. 
Buy our vacant lots and mill sites, 
Make a fortune, their don't lose it. 



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43. 44. 

Should yoix while in town residing, Look the colored pages over, 

Need to purchase for your wearing. And you'll find therein inserted. 

For your eating, drinlving, eleepirg. Whereat every want is suited, 

For your comfort and health-keeping, And no privilege perverted. 

45. 
Now may every good be with you ; 
May no wrong endeavor. 
Mar your pleasures, health or virtue, 
Be they yours forever. 



CITIT OIPIF-IC^IRS. 



MAYOR, 

DORILUS MORRISON. 

TREASTJRER, 

O. M. LARA WAY. 

COMPTROLLER, 

JOHN VANDER HORK. 

CITT CLERK, 

THOMAS HALE WILLIAMS. 

CITT JUSTICES, 

DAVID MORGAN, 
H. A. PATRIDGE. 

CHIKF 05" POLICE, 

H. H. BRACKETT. 

CONSTABLE, 

O. L. DUDLEY, 

ATTORNEY, 

J. M. SHAW, 

SURVEYOR, 

J. B. CLOUGH. 



ALDERMEN. 

First TFarc?— HENRY OSWALD, FRANK L. MORSE, FRANK BEEBE. 
SecondWard—^. B. HILL, JOHN H. THOMPSON, C. B. HEFFELFIN(4ER, 
Third Ward—G. A. BRACKETT, O. B. KING, G. M. STICKNEY. 
Fourth Ward—Q. SCHEITLIN, ISAAC ATWATER, CHARLES CLARK. 



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ATHENEUM— Centre Block, Hennepin Avenue, between Second Street and 
"Wasliington Avenue. 

COUNTY BUILDINGS— Corner Fourth Street and Ames. 

COURT HOUSE— Corner Fourth Sti-eet and Ames. 

COUNTY JAIL— Corner Fourth Street and Ames. 

DAYTON'S HALL— Corner Washington Avenue and Helen Street. 

EXPRESS OFFICE— Hennepin Avenue, "between Second Street and Wash- 
ington Avenue. 

HARRISON HALL— Corner Nicollet Street and Washington Avenue. 

MASONIC HALL— Bridge Square, between First and Second Streets. 

OPERA HOUSE— "Pence"s"—Bridge Square, corner Second Street. 

PoST OFFICE— Atheneum Building, Center Block, Hennepin Avenue, be- 
tween Washington Avenue and Second Street. 

TELEGRAPH OFFICES— Siddle's Building, opposite Nicollet, and eomer 
Nicollet and Second streets. 

TURNERIS HALL— First Street, between Itasca and Dacotah Streets. 

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION— Centre Block. Hennepin 
Avenue, between "Washington Avenue a»d Second Street. 



Ath4neu7>i Building, Hennepin Avenue, between Washington Avenue anU 
[Second Street. Cyrus Albrich, Postmaster. 



ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. 
Eastern, Southern and Minnes0ta Valley Mail. 

Arrives daily at 11:40 a. m. and S p. m. Departs daily at T a. bi. and •? p. m. 
Minneapolis to St. Paal : 

Arrives daily at 9 a. m. and 7 p. m, Departs daily at 7>i A. m. and A]4 p. m. 
Minneapolis, St. Anthony, St. Cloud, d^c. : 

Arrives daily at 1 p. m. Departs daily at 7>^ A. m. 

Minneapolis to Watertown, Satchinson, Excelsior, &c. : 
Arrives Tuesdays and Fridays at 5 p. m. Departs Thursdavs and Fridavs at 

1 p. M. 

Minneapolis to Monticello, via Osseo, Maple Orove, dbc. : 

Arrives every Saturday at 7 p. m. Departs every Friday at 7}i a. m. 

Office hours from 7Vi a. m. to 7)^ p, m. Sundays, Ironi ly^ to 314 p. v. 
3 



18 strangers' guide 

arrival and departure op trains. 

Trains on the Mihvaxikee and Mhinoapolis, and St. Paul and I'acific roads, 
arrive at and depart from the dei)ots In this city, as lollows : 

:\riLAVAUKEK AND 3IINXEAPOLIS ROAD. 

Eastern Fxpress : 

Departs, 7:45 a. 3J. Arrives, 7:15 p. Ji., Sniulnys excepted, 
^ifternoon Express : 

Departs, 3:45 p. ar.. except Saturdays. Arrives, n:-".0 a. m., except Mondays. 
For Shalcopee. Belle Plalne., St. Peter and Mankafo : 

Ferminc: a Junction with St. Paul and Sioux City Raihoad at Meudota— 
Leaves ^Minneapolis at 7: !5 a. m , and :': 1.5 p. >i. 

ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC ROAD. 

JltnneapoliS. St. Arthony and St. Paul Trains : 

Depai is from Minneapolis, SflO a m.. 1:00 and 5:00 p. m. Returninq:, leave 
M. Pan! at !l!l."xand 11:10 a, m.. and (>:(HI i' M. Depnrl irom St, Anthony Junc- 
tion at :l:4.~. a. :>r. and iVM) p. >i Returninir. Icnvc St Paul at 7:45 a. >r.. and 
•l:Zi) V 3r . arrivin.ir at th*' Junction at o:L'.'> a. :\r and :;:10 p. si. 
For Lake Mwnetonka, Crow Paver awl Big Prairie : 

Leave Minneapolis at 10:15 a, si., and arrive at 5;00 p. >r. 

For Aiiola. St. Cloud and Sauk Bapidtn : 

Leave St. Anthony Junction at 8:-2.) A. M and ;j:1() p. m. ReturninL'' will ar- 
rive at 1 1:45 a m., and ti::BO p. m. 



OIa:■u"I^osc x)I:E^:E]OTOI^■:2'- 

OoNonEGATroNAr, CnuRcn — Corner oi' Fourth and Nicollet str. ets. Rev. 
C. C. Salter. Pastor. S(M'vices. Sabbath IQi^ a. s\. and 7 p. si. s.tbhath School 
VlTH. Prayer meetinir. Thursday, s p. m. . Monthly Concert. Ilrst Sabbath of 
each mop,t|i, S p. 3f, Sabbath School Concert, second Sabbath oi each month, 
at 7?;,' p. M. 

CnURCH OP Gethskmane, Episcopal, corner of lUissell and Fifth streets. 
Seat&'iVee. ' R< v. D. B. Knickerbacker Rector. Residence in I'ectory, rear 
of church Sunday School, '.ti^ a. m. Mornin^: service, Sunday at 10' .< o'clock. 
Afternoon. ■; o'clock. Evening. North Minneapolis school room at 7 "''clock. 
Friday cvenincr. service in church at 7 o'clock. Morning prayers, Wednesday 
and Saints days, in parit^h scho 1 room, at 9 o'clock. 

Christian Adventists hold regular services every Sabbath in Good Tem- 
plar Hall. Washington avenue, corner Helen street O. R. Fassett, Pastor. 
Pi'f aching at ''Oi^f/ o'clock a. m. and 7 p. m Bible class and Sunday School 
imm'diately ai'icr the morning service. Seats free, 

FiF.sT Presbyterian Cuuiicii. N. S., corner Eighth and Minn^tonka streets. 
Rev A. H. Carrier. Pastor, Services at IO14 a. m. and 7 p. m. Sabbath School 
after morning service. 



IX 3IINNEAP0LIS. 19 

First Baptist Churcu— Corner of Hennepin avenue and Fifth street Rev 
W T. Lowry, Pastor. Services everv Sabbath at 10-^ a. m. and 7 p m ' Sab" 
bath School immediately after raoruint!: service. Prayer meel'i,"- evervThurs- 
day evening' at T o'clock, closinir at S'/i o^clock. \ ouiv' people's prayer meet- 
ing every Monday evening at T o'clock. Good seats alwavs provided for 
strangers. 

Freewill Baptist CHrncH— Corner of Washington avenue and Utah street 
K. N.Hernck, Pastor. Hours of service— Sabbath, Km a ^i and 7% p m' 
Sunday School after morning service. Prayer meetings' Thursday and "Satur- 
day evenings at 7i^ o'clock. Seats free. ^ 

Friends' Meeting HousE.-Corner of Hennepin avenue and Eighth street. 
Firsl-day school at 10 a. m. Meeting at 11 a. m. 

Methodist CnuRfii—Corner of Seventh and :Minnetonka street Rev I F 
Chaftee, Pastor. Preaching. Ifn^ a. m and 7^, p. m Sundav School at -i v. m' 
Prayer meeting Thursday eveniug. Free Singing School every Saturday eve- 
niUf,. 

Catiiotic CHCRcu-Corner of Third and Itasca streets. Rev. James 
McCxolrick Pastm-. First Mass on Sundays at S', o'clock: second mass and 
sermon at 1 0^ o clock : Sunday school at 3 o'clock : meeting of J-t. Vincenfs 
society at Uy,. Mass on week days at s o'clock . Meeting of Rosa.-v Societv 
on hr=t Sunday of the month. ^ • "^'^'-^ 

.t>S:t^\tv''p? FT^'if^''/;"''''''"-^,""^^^' «^""''Pin av..nue nnd Fourth 
•md Sixth u-Jtt '^''^^ ^^''^°'"- '-^-^'^l'"-^- ".i"! Mr VVm Lee. corner Niconer 
unci bixth streets. Sunday services, murninir praver. iOU \ m Fvciino- 
pr..yer 71^ P. M. Sunday School. <M/„ a m. Rehears.i of sacred minic 8.; 
\.J' ^JJ'\i'y c'''^'""^ P''=^>'-^''^ •-■ J" -^^- -^I'-niing prayer. Wednesdavs and "Pri' 

loom ovei Gale iV Co. s oftiee. .services everv Sundav, commencinn' -it :; 
aU^''-^'' ^"^^I'^^' ^^-'^ool ^^f 1!.^ o'clock p. M. Allarecordl^lyhlvil.d to 

PxiON Baptist CiiuRcn-Rev. W. T. Bunker. Pastor Services everv S-ib 
bath at ;m/2A m., and 7 p. m Sabbath Scliool immeliateh after morni- 
service. Prayer meetuig on Tnursday evening at 7 p 31. ~ 

Universalist CHrRoii-Rev. .1. H". Tuttle, Pa<tor. Scnic.-^ at Hn; .\ ^T 
^\&^SZl^'''^''' '' '' ''■ ^''^"-'-" '^i'^" street, nearlfopp^: 

strTetT ^Re?^Wm^''e.whrP?T'''^ CHCRcii.-Corner of Fourth and Vine 
T. t Qi:^ f I^P'Jviit. Pas Or. S(;rvices at 10', o'clock v 3i.. ami 7'-<; 

I'. 31 Seats tree Sabbath school directly after mo-nin- ^ervic Pr.V, • 
ineetiDg on Thursday evening at V^, o'clock '""-'I'l'.^ sen ict. 1 l.l^ ,u 



20 strangers' guide 



3v^iisrisrii]j^:poijis ir. i^. c. .a.. 

OFFICERS FOK 1869. 

President— Hos. E. S. Jones. 
1st Vice President— RoTf. C E. Vanderburgh. 
'Ind Vice President— PnoT. W. O, Hisket. 
Corresponding Secretary— 'R-ey. W. A. Eggleston. 
Becording Secretary— C. G. Mooers: 
Treasurer— ^oy. C. D. Davidson. 
DIRECTORS. 

.1 D. Grav, Albee Smith, J. T. Wakefield, L.D Newell, \^rnon Bell T. W. 
(iilpatrick. Isaac McNair. John Schnell. T. B. Hilton. Jr., O B King, W . E 
Ward. Membership, 3Iay, i8(;0, 250, 

MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 

Daily Union i^rayer ^Meeting at 11 ^ A. m. te 12 m. 

Youno- Men's Bible Class every Sabbath at 4 p. m 

Monthly Meeting of the Association (Social and Literarj) Third Monda> 
evening of each month. . ^ , ^.u 

Directors meet on the first Monday evening of each month. 

Occasional Lectures and Sabbath evening sermons to young men. by ap- 
pointment of the Association. 

The following papers will be found on the tables : 

American Messenger. Anoka Union, Anoka County Press, Christian Intelli- 
.renS? Christian Banner. Christian at Work. Christian Freeman Church 
Union "Chicago Eveninir Post. Farmers' Union, Harper's W eekly. Hall b J our- 
i^nl of Health HarDer\s Monthly Magazine, Hearth and Home, Hours at Home, 
MnieapSurTSne/Min^^^^^ iSdependent, Rochester (N Y.) Democrat, 
ScientTc American. Soldier's Friend. The Congregationahst, The Presbyteruan 
The Evangelist, The Standard. Temperance Advocate peBousehold The 
Methoditt^he Herald of Peace The Sabbath at Home, The Atlantic Monthly, 
The Americaxi Agriculturist, Voice of the West, World's Crisis, Watchman 
and Reflector. 

TERMS OP MEMBERSHIP. 

\uv person of good moral character may become a member of this AssociA- 
tion? Applications for membership may be made through any member of the 
Association 

Active members, annually in advance "* ^ 

Auxiliary Members (Ladies) ^^ '^^^ 

Life Members "f- a^, 

Life Auxiliary (Ladies) " ' 

Rooms of the Association, Centre Block, over Lyman & Tucker's Drug Store. 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 



21 



TABLE OF DISTANCES PROM MINNEAPOLIS. 



Place. 
Alexandria, 
Anoka, 
Big Lake, 
Buffalo Lake, 
Carver's Cave. 
Carver. 
Cedar Lake, 
Chaska, 
Chisago. 
Clifton, 
ChengM'ataiia, 
Crow Wing, 
Chrystal Lake, 
Diamond Lake, 
Du Luth, 
Elk River, 
Excelsior, 
Falls of Minnehaha, 
Fort Abercrombie, 
Fort Snelling, 
Fort Ripley, 
Port Ridgley, 
Glencoe, 
Greenleaf, 
Hudson, 
Itaska Lake, 
Kandayohi. 
La Crosse, 
Lake Amelia, 
Lake Calhoun, 
Lake Como, 
Lake Howard, 
Lake Minnetonka, 
Lake Phalon, 
Lake of the Woods, 
Maiden Rock. 
Mankato, 
Mille Lacs, 
Maple Lake, 
Medicine Lake, 
Otter Tail Lake, 
Princeton. 
Pembina, 
Ped Wing, 
Redwood, 
Rice Lakes, 
Rice Lake, 
River Falls, 



County. 


State. 


ArUes. 


Direction 


Douglas, 


Minnesota, 


145 


Northwest. 


Anoka, 


Minnesota, 


18 


North. 


Sherburne. 


Minnesota, 


40 


Northwest. 


Wright, 


Minnesota. 


:^5 


Northwest. 


Ramsey, 


Minnesota, 


9 


Southeast. 


Carver. 


Minnesota, 


2!) 


Southwest. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


31/2 


Southwest. 


Carver. 


Minnesota, 


27 


Southwest. 


Chisago, 


Minnesota, 


40 


Northeast. 


Pierce, 


"Wisconsin, 


30 


Southeast 


Pine, 


Minnesota, 


G4 


Northeast. 


Crow "Wing, 


Minnesota, 


12:3 


Northwest. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


4 


Northwest. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


4^ 


South. 


St Louis, 


^Minnesota, 


175 


Northeast, 


Sherburne, 


Minnesota, 


30 


Northwest. 


Hennepin 


MiuHesota, 


18 


Southeast. 


Hennepin, 
Andy Johnson 


Minnesota, 


^% 


Southeast. 


, Minnesota, 


•200 


Northwest. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


fi?^ 


Southeast. 


Morrison, 


Minnesota, 


117 


Northwest. 


Nicollet, 


Minnesota. 


130 


Southwest. 


McLeod, 


Minnesota, 


60 


West. 


Meeker, 


Minnesota. 


m 


West. 


St. Croix, 


W^iscoosin, 


28 


East. 


Cass & Beltrami, Minnesota, 


IflO 


Northwest. 


Kandayohi. 


Minnesota, 


80 


West. 


La Crosse, 


Wisconsin, 


196 


Southeast. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


4>a^ 


vSouth. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


3J4 


Southwest. 


Ramsey, 


Minnesota, 


7 


Southeast. 


Wright, 


Minnesota, 


40 


West. 


Hennepin. 


Minnesota, 


12 


Southwest. 


Ramsey, 


Minnesota. 


7 


Southeast. 


Pembina, 


Minnesota, 


500 


Northwest. 


Pepin. 


Wisoconsin, 


97 


Southern. 


Blue Earth, 


Minnesota, 


165 


Southwest. 


Mille Lacs, 


Minnesota, 


124 


Northwest. 


Wright, 


Minnesota, 


40 


Northwest. 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota. 


8 


Northwest. 


Otter Tail, 


Minnesota, 


170 


Northwest. 


Benton, 


Minnesota, 


38 


Northwest. 


Pembina, 


Minnesota, 


500 


Northwest. 


Goodhue, 


Minnesota, 


79 


Southeast. 


Redwood. 


Minnesota, 


142 


Southwest. 


Anoka, 


Minnesota, 


14 


Northeast. 


Hennepin. 


Minnesota, 


^y^ 


South. 


Pierce, 


Wisconsin, 


34 


Southeast. 



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STEANGERS' GUIDE 



Place. 


County. 


State. 


Miles. 


Di7'ecfion, 


Rochester, 


Olmsted, 


Minnesota, 


120 


Southeast. 


Sauk Rapids. 


Benton, 


Minnesota. 


m 


Northwest. 


Silver Cascade, 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota. 


^Va 


Southeast. 


State Boundary, 


Northern, 


Minnesota (air 


line) 279 




State Boundary, 


Southern, 


Minnesota (air 


line) 05 




St. Cloud, 


Stearns, 


Minnesota, 


G4 


Northwest. 


St. Paul, 


Ram^ey, 


Minnesota, 


10 


Southeast. 


Superior City, 


DougUis, 


Wisconsin, 


170 


Northeast. 


Ta}'lor's Falls, 


Chisago, 


Minnesota, 


48 


Northeast 


Wayzata, 


Hennepin, 


Minnesota, 


12 


Southwest 


Wim na, 


Winona, 


Minnesota, 


]«5 


Soutdeast. 



ELEVATION OF SEVERAL PLACES IN MINNESOTA ABOVE THE GTJLF OF MEXICO* 

Minneapolis, 7(i0feet; Crow Wing, 1,100 feet; St. Paul, G90 feet; Itasca Lake, 
1,550 feet. 



TiEiE iF^^XiXiS oip ST. j\.i<ri?T3:(Disrizr. 



Xlieir Extent, Power, Availability and. Beaxity 



One of the grandest features of the Mississippi River are 
the Falls of St. Anthony. They are not only of special im- 
portance and interest to this whole region of country, but 
well repay a visit from the traveller. The Mississippi, so 
magnificent and grand in width and volume from its head- 
waters to the sea, rushes past the city of Minneapo]is with 
a current of fifteen or twenty miles an hour, as if impatient 
to leap the Falls and see what lies beyond. Fifteen iiun- 
dred feet in width, with an average depth below the Sus- 
pension Bridge (at a medium stage of water), of nine feet, 
she sweeps along over the upturned ledges of limestone, 
with a power and momentum as incalculable as wonderful, 
and i^lunges perpendicularly down the cataract a distance of 
eighteen feet, boiling and foaming among the roclN:s un- 
derneath, dashing its spray forty feet in air, in its headlong 
race for the channel below. 

Thus far the appropriation for manufacturing purposes 
of this prodigious water power have l)een made by the 
Minneapolis Mill Company and the St. Anthony Falls 
Water Power Company. On the Minneapolis side, a dam 
has been constructed, extending 350 feet into the river at 
right angles, thence 530 feet up the river nearly parallel 
with the shores, with a diagonal wing from thence to its 
center. 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 23 

From the shore end of the dam an artificial canal, fifty- 
five feet wide and fourteen deep, cut partly through lime- 
stone rock, with additional walls of stone masonry, Ex- 
tends down the river 950 feet, at a distance of about 100 feet 
from the shore line. The St. Anthony dam extends 460 feet 
from the shore to Hennepin Island, with a wing dam 900 
feet in length, from the'^head of that island to the middle 
of the river, meeting the wing dam from the other side. 
The main dams are twenty feet high and the wing dams 
eleven feet in height where they unite with the former, 
which diminishes to four feet at their point of intersection. 
The thirt3^-two mills now in operation by means of these 
improvements, producing in 1868 nearly $6,000,000 worth 
of manufactured articles, represents only in a small degree 
the astonishing capacities of this great water jDower. 
There is no other on this continont which can be compared 
with it in point of its availibility for manufacturing pur- 
poses. Its hydraulic capacity, through its total descent 
of sixty-five feet (at a medium stage of water) has been esti- 
mated by an experienced engineer at 100,000 horse power, 
sufficient to drive the 4,000 mills and 25,000,000 spindles of 
England and .Scotland combined, twelve times greater than 
that of Augusta on the Kennebec river, five and one-third 
times greater than the water power of Lowell, and exceed- 
ing that on the Androscoggin at Lewiston four and two 
tenth times 

The geological formation of the river bed and banks ren- 
der it available not only along along the banks of the river, 
but also inland. By tunnelling from below the falls in 
the sand rock, next underneath the lime rock, under the 
proposed mill site, and sinking a perpendicular shaft from 
the surface, water is easily conducted into it from the 
canal to any extent desired. 

As an object of beauty, grandeur, and interest, the Falls 
are most attractive. The best views are from the right 
bank of the river at the Pioneer Mills and a short distance 
above and below it, from the Suspension bridge. College 
grounds and the river bank opposite. In jDoint of time the 
mind of the visitor must decide, whether by su nlight or 
moonlight, in winter or in summer, they appear to the 
best advantage. 

At the opening of spring, when the sudden breaking 



24 strangers' guide 

loose of the ice above, formed several feet in thickness, 
borne along by the mighty power of a flood behind, and a 
swift running current underneath, dashing against bridges 
and piers, forced and piled in great sections upon the 
shores, breaking in fragments among the limestone ledges 
or tumbling in huge pieces over the dams and then taking 
a final plunge down the cataract itself, the spectacle is 
grand and impressive beyond description. 

One hundred and thirty thousand dollars will be ex- 
pended during the present year (1869) by the cities of St. 
Anthony and Minneapolis and the water power comi)anies 
in making such improvements of the Falls by constructing 
"aprons" and by such other means as will render them 
secure and indestructable by flood or ice. 



FROM MINNEAPOLIS TO ST. PAUL VIA FOET SPELL- 
ING, RETUENING ON THE EAST SIDE OF 
THE MISSISSIPPI-PLACES AND OBJECTS 
OF INTEEEST ALONG THE WAY. 



THE FALLS OF MINNEHAHA. 



Four and three-quarter miles southeast from Minneap- 
olis, a little stream of remarkable purity and clearness, the 
outlet of lakes Minnetonka, Calhoun, Harriet, Mother, 
Amelia and Rice, in its course to the Mississippi, at a 
distance of six-eighths of a mile from it, by a perpendicular 
leap of fifty-nine feet forms the beautiful Falls of Minne- 
haha, of which Longfellow writes so charmingly: 

'' Only once his pace he slackened. 
Only once he paused or halted, 
Paused to purchase beads of arrows 
Of the ancient arrow maker, 
In the land of the Dacotahs, 
"Where the Falls of Minnehaha 
Flash and gleam among the oak trees, 
Laugh and leap into the valley. 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 25 

There the ancient arrow maker 

Made his arrow heads of sandstone, 

Arrow heads of chalcedony, 

Arrow heads of flint and jasper, 

Smooth and sharpened at the edaes, 

Hard and polished keen and costly. 

With him dwelt his dark eyed daughter, 

"Wayward a-i the Minnehaha, 

With her moods of shade and sunshine. 

Eyes that smiled and frowned alternate, 

Feet as rapid as the river. 

Tresses flowing like the water, 

And as musical as laughter, 

And he named her from the river. 

From the Waterfall he named her, 

Minnehaha, Laughing Water, 

Was it then for heads of arrows, 

Arrow heads of chalcenony. 

Arrow heads of flint and jasper, 

That my Biawatha halted 

In the land of the Dacotahs ? 

Was it not to see the maiden. 

See the face of laughing water, 

Peeping from behind the curtain, 

As one sees the Minnehana, 

Gleaming, glancing through the branches, 

As one hears the laughing water 

From behind its screen of branches-" 

Its beauties are the purity and transparency of its waters 
which sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight, its just pro- 
portion of volume to height and breadth, its winter pyra- 
mids and columns of ice, its summer rainbows, cheerful 
music, and pleasing natural scenery, on all sides. It is a 
favorite place of resort for x^icnics by the citizens of Minne- 
apolis and neighboring country. Inscribed on all the 
trees, arbors, benches, bridges and rocks, are names of tour- 
ists from all parts of our own country and many from for- 
eign lands. Persons wishing to give more than a passing 
notice to this delightful spot can obtain at the "Minnehaha 
Restaurant" such refreshment as they will need, and also 
views of the Falls and the dells of the St. Croix. From meas- 
urement made by the writer. May 4th, 1869, with cord and 
rule, the Falls of Minnehaha are 59i^ feet in height and 
54 feet in breadth. Depth of water, twenty feet above crest, 
fifteen inches; twenty feet below base, seven feet; 
forty feet below, 30 inches; width of basin, 60 feet. 



26 strangers' guide 



FORT SNELLING. 

About two miles beyond Minnehaha, situated on a 
commanding eminence at the junction of the Minne- 
sota and Mississippi rivers, is Fort Snelling. Estab- 
lished as a Government Post in 1819, it has since been oc- 
cupied by more or less United States troops, and during 
the late war was the Camp of Instruction for Minnesota 
Volunteers. It is at present (May, 1869,) garrisoned by 
the 20th Infantry, and commanded by Brevet Major Gen. 
George Sykes. The view from the round tower, just with- 
out the east wall of the Fort, is exceedingly picturesque 
and romantic. The Minnesota Central Railroad here 
crossing the Minnesota, and rope ferries both rivers, 
the white faced sandstone bluffs along the right bank of 
the Minnesota, and the pleasant landscape beyond, afford 
a scene of great beauty and interest. Visitors will find 
the officers of the Fort uniformly courteous and obliging. 
The Fort Snelling Reservation contains 10,000 acres of the 
most valuable prairie land in the State, and includes within 
its limits the charming Falls of Minnehaha. 



SAINT PAUL. 

As early as the year 1680, Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan 
missionary, visited the site of this city. In 1767 Johnathan 
Carver, from Connecticut, had dealings with the Dacotahs 
there, who ceded to him a large tract of country on the 
east side of the Mississippi, from Lake Pepin to the Falls of 
St. Anthony, extending eastward from the river "five days 
travel." This, the first instrument conveying lands in 
Minnesota, was executed in a large cave near the city, 
since called "Carver's Cave." Its first actual settler was 
one Parrant, a Canadian, who, in 1838, built a cabin on 
what is now Bench street. Two years afterward Father 
Gaultier, a Catholic missionary, erected a chapel of logs, 
calling it "St. Paul's," from which the city derived its 
name. The place at that date contained only thirty build- 
ings of all kinds, but being the outpost of civilization in 
the Northwest and favorably located near the head of 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 27 

navigation on the Mississippi, it soon assumed importance, 
and in 1854 was incorporated as a city, with a population of 
4,500. It has continued to steadily increase in wealth and 
population to the present time, now numbering about 
17,000 souls, with an extensive trade and bright future 
before it. 



CARVER'S CAVE. 

On the left bank of the Mississippi, one and three-quar- 
ters miles above St. Paul, was first mentioned by Jolma- 
than Carver in his description of his adventures and dis- 
coveries in this country^ According to his account t^e 
Dacotalis and other Indian bands were accustomed to 
hold tlieir grand annual council in the "Great Cave." It 
is now about twenty-five feet in width and twelve feet in 
height with a small clear stream of water running from it. 



MEEKER'S ISLAND. 

About two miles below the Suspension Bridge, is a 
point of interest and importance. Here it is proposed to 
construct a dam and locks for the improvement of the 
the navigation of the Mississippi to the Falls, and for the 
the erection of extensive manufacturing establishments. 
The company about to commence tliese improvement 
have purchased forty acres of Judge Meeker, on the left 
bank of the river opposite, which a few years hence 
will probably be the site of a flourishing manufacturing 
town. The location, for healthfulness, beauty and con- 
venience is all that can be desired. 



WINTER QUEEN. 

A short distance above Meeker's Island, clo^e by the 
road side, a small stream from the springs and lakes of the 
back country, leaps from the limestone rock about forty 
feet#to the bed of the Mississippi. It is a most beautiful, 
sparkling little cascade and must delight everv one who 
views it. 



28 strangers' guide 



CHEEVER'S LANDING. 

On the St. Anthony side, opposite the present steamboat 
landing of Minneapolis, deserves notice, since it will not 
be long before the east side will demand that steamers de- 
liver their supplies here and receive such products as are 
*o be shipped south. 



PINNEY'S VIEW, 

Between Chever's Landing and the University grounds, 
from the property of Ovid Pinney, Esq., of St. Anthony, 
near the site of the ruins of the Cheever Hotel, is one of the 
most delightful views of this whole county. It is grand, 
romantic, picturesque and charming. Such a magnificent 
site for private residences or a public house will not long re- 
main unoccupied. 



THE STATE UNIVERSITY. 

The location of our University could hardly have been 
better chosen. Surrounded by the grand and beautiful 
natural scenery already described— a very important con- 
sideration with students, who always love pleasant places — 
liberally endowed by the State Government, well con- 
ducted, and becoming more and more central as the State 
developes, it possesses every element for becoming the 
great educational institution of the Northwest. 



SILVER CASCADE AND FAWN'S LEAP. 

These beautiful cascades lie close together at the foot of 
University Hill. Like Winter Queen, they are formed by 
little streams, the outlets of small lakes, falling thirty 
or forty feet down the lime^one walls of the Mis- 
sissippi. When these streams are swollen by heavj' rains 
or the melting of ice and snow in spring they are especially 
attractive. 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 29 



THE CHALYBEATE SPRINGS 

Flow out of the limestone rock of the river bank, nearly 
opposite the North Star Iron Works. Their waters are 
strongly but pleasantly impregnated with iron, sulpher, 
magnesia and other, minerals, and have proven highly 
beneficial to invalids. A wooden stairway leads down to 
them. It is a pleasant shady spot, affording one of the 
best views of the Falls from below\ 



ST. ANTHONY. 

Situated on the left bank of the Mississippi, opposite the 
city of Minneapolis, and connected with it by a Suspen- 
sion Bridge, contains a population of about 4,500, and 
through its ownership in the great water power of the 
Falls, is destined to become one of the most important 
manufacturing cities in the West. The city site was en- 
tered by Franklin Steele at government price in 1847. 
During the same year, in company with Hon. Robert Ran- 
toul, Jr., and Hon. Caleb Cushing, he commenced build- 
ing mills at the Falls. It was incorporated as a city in 
1855. Although its progress has been much retarded by 
reason of the main source of its growth having been until 
recently controlled by non-residents, it has steadily in- 
creased its population and manufactured products. The 
residence of many of the most prominent men in Minne- 
sota, its influence in the affairs of the State has been im- 
portant. Among these mav be mentioned our present 
Governor, Wm. R. Marshall"^ Hon. J. B. Gilflllan, Hon. 
J. W. North, Judge Atwater, Hon. E. W. Cutter, Hon. 
John Rollins, Hon. Samuel Ross, Hon. Levi Nutting, 
Hon. Wm. Lochren, Hon. A. N. Gridley, Hon. R. P. Rus- 
sell, Hon. C. T. Stearns, Hon. David Heaton and Hon. 
J. H. Murphy, Hon. J. S. Pillsbury. The State University 
is beautifully located here, and its High School Building is 
one of the "best in the Btate. The cupalo of the Winslow 
House aflfords a delightful vieAV of the two cities, the Falls, 
Bridges, Mississippi and surrounding country" many miles 
in extent. 



30 strangers' guide 



NICOLLET ISLAND, 

Lying between St, Anthony and Minneapolis and con- 
nected ATith them by substantial bridges of stone, wood 
and wire, is about 2,000 feet in length, and 700 feet in 
width. Shaded by fine elms, majDles and other native 
trees, and beautified by its residents, it is one of the most 
charming retreats in this whole region. The soil is fertile 
and the shores of the island are not subject to wear from 
the waters of the Mississippi. $500 will now secure a pleas- 
ant building lot here, 50 by 150 feet. 



THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE, 

Spanning the Mississippi from Minneapolis to Nicollet 
Island, was built in 1855, at a cost of $55,000. It is 625 feet 
between towers, and a fine, substantial structure. It affords 
an excellent view of the Falls from above, of the mills and 
scenery up and down the river. 



SKETCHES OF OUR LAKES. 



CEDAR LAKE. 

This beautiful body of water lies three and one half miles 
southwest from Minneapolis and seventy-five feet above it. 
It is seven-eighths of a mile in length and five-eighths of 
a mile in breadth, with an outlet into Bassett's Creek. Of 
the thousand or more lakes of Minnesota this is one of the 
most charming. Its pure crystal waters, sandy and pebly 
shores and bottom, and the picturesgue scener^^ of its irregu- 
lar borders cannot fail to fill the visitor with admiration 
and delight. It abounds with pickerel, rock bass and sun- 
fish, and is a favorite resort of water-fowl. Every winter 
deer are killed in the timber along its north shore and 
rabits ^d other small game are found in abundance. Mr. 
Scott is building on the south side an extensive establish- 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 31 

nieiit which he will soon open as an Invalids Home. It 
possesses exceedingly rare attractions for that purpose. De- 
lightfully situated on the shores of the lake, thirty-five 
feet above it, its pure bright waters, the fine groves of 
native forest trees immediately surrounding, the pleasant 
timbered lands and prairie fields in the distance, afford a 
most cheerful prospect. The view frmi its cupola, for ex- 
tent and beauty, is the best in this portion of the State. 
The "Home" will contain forty spacious rooms, furnished 
in the best manner, w^ith all modern comforts and con- 
veniences. With a location so beautiful and healthy and 
less than ten minutes walk from a railroad line with con- 
nections to all parts of the United States, it can hardly 
fail of meeting with great favor, particularly by the class 
for whose health, comfort and pleasure it is specially de- 
signed. 



LAKE QF THE ISLES, 

Situated two and one-half miles southwest from Suspension 
Bridge, is six-eighths of a mile long and one half a mile 
in width. Its islands are five in number. Formerly it 
had a surface outlet into Lake Calhoun, but this has 
closed within a few years, and, in the opinion of some liv- 
ing in the vicinity, its outlet is now subterraneous. It 
contains several varieties of fish and is frequented consid- 
erably by water fowl. 



LAKE CALHOUN. 

This is the first lake of importance soutliwest from Min- 
neapolis. Like most in Minnesota, its waters are remark- 
ably pure a;;d clear. Distant but three and one-fourth 
miles southwest from the Suspension bridge, its east and 
north shores afford pleasant drives for those who have an 
hour to ride without the city. It is one mile and one quar- 
ter in length, and six-eighths of a mile in width, 
with an outlet into Lake Harriet. Opinion ■> differed 
so widely respecting its depth and the character 
of its bottom, especially in the north part, that the 



S2 strangers' guide 

writer partially surv^eyed it with the following results. 
Commencing at a point on the north side, where the 
drowning of the Nichols family occurred, we sounded 
along that shore, thence south to the centre of the 
lake and from the centre to and along the east and 
west shores. At a distance of thirty-five feet from the 
north shore there is from eleven to fifteen feet of water. 
At forty feet, from twenty-five to thirty feet. From that 
point it gradually deepens to the centre of the lake, where 
there is seventy feet of water. Twenty feet from the east 
shore its depth is nine feet, two rods distant eighteen feet, 
eight rods distant, twenty-five feet, and increases in dejDth 
as from the north side to the centre. Deducting three 
feet from these last measurements will give the depth of 
water on the west side. It cannot therefore be recom- 
mended for bathing, except to expert swimmers. Its shores 
and bottom are sandy and rocky or pebly, excepting a few 
hundred yards on the northwest side, where they are 
marshy and soft. Pickerel, perch, rock bass and sunfish 
are caught here in large numbers. Ducks are quite nu- 
merous, and wild geese often light there. Boats may 
generally be obtained from the residents on the lake. 



LAKE HAREIET 

Is another gem among our lakes. Its wealth of fish and 
fowl, beautiful shores for ride or ramble, and excelLent bot- 
tom for bathing attract large numbers of visitors every 
season. It was formerly the favorite camping ground of 
the Sioux and Dakotahs. Chiefs "Good Road" and "Man 
of the Cloud," with their Sioux bands, remained in its 
vicinity long after the occupation of the country by white 
settlers. It is situated five miles southwest from the Sus- 
pension Bridge, is one mile in length and seven-eighths of 
a mile wide, with an outlet into Minnehaha River, which 
runs one half mile southeast. Pickerel, rock bass, perch, 
sun fish and cat fish are caught here in large numbers. 
During the months of March and April it is estimated that 
more than thirty tons are taken with the spear alone as 
they pass through the outl^ into Minnehaha. Their 



IX MINNEAPOLIS. 38 

wholesale slaughter in such a manner is not only very 
offensive to the owners on the lake, but will be condemned 
by all true sportsmen. Water fowl are very numerous on 
the lake, and the woodland near its borders is frequented 
by deer in winter, and filled with other small game. Mrs. 
Thornton, who own a fine estate of 400 acres on the south 
shore, has for several years entertained visitors who spend 
the season for health or pleasure among the lakes. Her 
home is very jDleasantly situated, convenient and commo- 
dious. Excellent bathing grounds are near, and the use of 
boats and fishing tackle furnished free to all guests. Per- 
sons stopping in this locality in the season of small fruits 
will find at the nursery of Mr. Grimes, distant one and 
one half miles southw^est of Lake Harriet, all the varieties 
grown in the State^ in great perfection. 



RICE LAKE, 

An expansion of the Minnehaha, one and one half miles 
west of the Falls, and four and two-fifths miles 
southwest from the Suspension Bridge, though but one 
mile in diameter, with marshy shores and muddy bottom, 
is well known among sportsman in this region on ac- 
count of the large numbers of geese and ducks which 
congregate there. It is filled with wild rice and rushes, 
and hunters should provide themselves with good water 
dogs for bringing out the game which may fall among it. 
A muddy experiment by the writer of fording on 
horseback at its mouth the creek which leads from 
this lake to Lake Amelia may be taken as a caution not 
to attempt to cross it at that point with teams. TJierc is 
said to be a siife fording place near Lake Amelia. 



LAKE AMELIA, 

Situated one quarter of a mile south from Eice Lake, is 
one mile long and one half mile in width, with pobly 
and sandy bottom and shores, excepting a portion oil 
the west side. It is a great resort for ducks and geese and 
abounds with pickerel, bass and other lake fish. Its out- 
let is into the Minnehaha. 



34 strangers' guide 

MOTHER LAKE, 

Lying one-third of a mile south of Lake Amelia, is worth 
a visit, especially by sportsmen. It is three-fourths 
of a niile in length anci five-eighths of a mile wide. 



DIAMOND LAKE, 

Three-fifths of a mile northwest of Mother Lake, is a beau- 
tiful clear body of water, with hard bottom and pebly 
shores — filled with fish and frequented by wild geese and 
ducks. 



LAKE MINNETONKA, EXCELSIOR AND 

WAYZATA. 

Minnetonka, one of the largest and most beautiful lakes 
of Minnesota, and on account of its great attractions for 
sportsmen, tourists and invalids, a great resort for these 
classes of our visitors, lies twelve miles southwest from 
Minneapolis, is fourteen miles in length and six miles in 
width, with more than one hundred miles of coast. Its 
shores are generally hard, water remarkably pure and 
clear and average depth about thirty feet. All the varie- 
ties of fish common to Minnesota waters are found here in 
great abundance and its numerous bays and arms swarm 
with water fowl of all kinds from spring to fall. The tim- 
bered lands in the vicinity are among the best grounds for 
deer hunting in this section of country. Wayzata, situated 
on its northeastern shore on the line of the St. Paul & Pa- 
cific Railroad will afford the visitor good hotel accommo- 
dation and furnish boats for sailing or fishing and all 
kinds of sporting material. At the residence of J. S. 
Harrington, on the west shore of the lake, three quar- 
ters of a mile from Wayzata, will be found the com- 
forts of home and convenient and excellent hunt- 
ing, fishing and boating. Two young men, guests of Mr. 
Harrington, caught with hooks before breakfast, (8 o'clock 
A. M.,) one hundred and ninety fish off* Spirit Point, op- 
posite his place. The pleasant village of Excelsior, con- 
taining about two hundred and fifty inhabitants, is situ- 
ated on the south shore of the lake, six miles from Wayzata 
by water and thirteen by land. The little steamer "Lady 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 35 

of the Lake" runs regularly between these places in con- 
nection with the trains. Excelsior and vicinity is the 
paradise of sportsmen and home of invalids. Mr. , . 
Pease has recently fitted up his residence here in a very 
complete manner for the accomodation of pleasure and 
health seekers. Very j^easantly situated on the shore of 
the lake, with excellent hunting, fishing, bathing and 
boating close at hand, we can recommend it to the patron- 
ao-e of the tourist and invalid with confidence. The fol- 
lowing are the most important bays, arms and islands of 
Minnetonka and their location. 

Bays— "Wayzata," northwestern part of the lake, south 
of the village of Wayzata; "Excelsior," southeastern part 
of the lake; "Cribble's," southwestern part of the lake ; 
"Gideon's," west of Excelsior; "Crystal," northwestern 
part of the lake. 

Akais, North and South— Situated as their names in- 
dicate. North Arm affords excellent hunting and fishing 

Islands.— "Wetatanka," in northeastern and "Nobles" 
in southwestern part of the lake. 



CHRISTMAS LAKE. 

A verv beautiful body of water, lying one-third of a mile 
southeast of Excelsior Bay, is filled with fish and covered 
with water fowl in their season. It is seven-eighths of a 
mile in length and six-eighths of a mile in width. Mr. 
Wombolt, an experienced hunter, lives on the northwest 
side of the lake. Sportsmen not acquainted in that section 
will do well to consult him. 



LONG LAKE, 
Situated three miles northwest of Minnetonka, and fifteen 
miles southwest from Minneapolis, is one and one half 
miles in length and five-eighths of a mile in width, and 
affords excellent fishing and duck hunting. The St. Paul 
and Pacific Railroad has a station on the south side 
and a village is springing up there. May & Company are 
quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of barrel 
staves, headings and hardwood lumber, and owners of real 
estate pleasantly situated for building purposes. 



36 strangers' guide 

RICE LAKES 

Are situated in Anoka county, fourteen miles northeast 
from Minneapolis. Together they are several miles in ex- 
tent and their waters and the adjacent country afford most 
excellent fishing and hunting. Mr. Vanelsberg, who re- 
sides at the lakes, has killed in th%t locality, during the 
last twelve years about twelve hundred deer, and they are 
yet quite numerous. Visitors can obtain refreshments at 
his house and be furnished with boats and sporting ma- 
terial. 



SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR CAPITALISTS. 



The attention of capitalists is invited to tlie following statement, showing 
the increase in value of real property in the city of Minneapolis and vicinity 
during the past few years, and to the article of Mr. Patterson respecting the 
contemplated improvement at Meeker's Island. 

1st. In the business portion of the city on Bridge square, Nicollet, HennepiR 
and Washington avenues, lots have increased in value from 100 to -251) per 
cent, since 1854. 

2d. Land iu the suburbs of the city has increased in value since WA from 
S50 to S500 per acre. 

3d. From 18(34 to 1S(37 the average increase in value of real estate in Minne- 
apolis was 100 per cent., and from 18jT to IS'iO, 75 per cent., which is a very 
low estimate. 

Lots situated on Fourth. Fifth and Sixth streets, between Itaska and Ames, 
are now worth from $1000 to $1500. 

The farming lands adjacent to the city are valued from $50 per acre upward, 
according to location. 



MINNEAPOLIS AS THE HEAD OP NAVIGATION ON THE MISSISSIPPI 
RIVER— MEEKER ISLA.ND DAM AND LOCK AND THE NEW CITY 
OF PAULAPOLIS. 

Only two miles below the Falls of St. Anthony is the Grand TerainI of 30,000 
miles of steamboat navigation. Government wisely considering the vast agri- 
cultural resources of that portion of our country which is watered by the Mis- 
sissippi and its tributaries, has determined to improve the navigation of these 
rivers and appropriated L'OO.ODi) aci-es of its lands to construct a Dam and Lock 
at Meeker's Island, two miles below the Falls of St. Anthony, on a direct line 
intermediate between St. Anthony and St Piiul The State of Mionesota has 
granted a charter to a company of capitalists, comprising some of the w^ealthiest 
bankers and merchants of the State to erect the Dam an 1 Lock and have 



IX MINNEAPOLIS. 3/ 

awarded them the 200,000 acres of laud. It is well known to all owners of 
steamboats on the Mississippi that whenever they can run their boats to St. 
Paul they can also run to Meeker's Island, so that boats can lock up into the 
bay formed by the Dam and run to the mills at the Falls. At the new water 
power created by the Dam at Meeker's Island will be erected cotton and 
woolen mills, saw mills and mills for the manufacture of almost every article 
which the wants of the people demand. These mills will give employment to 
thousands of persons, and this new city of Panlapolls, expandino: on the one 
hand to meet ^linneapolis and St. Anthony and on the other to meet St. Paul, 
will eventually be the connecting link which shall join them together in one vast 
manufacturing and commercial city, whose population, wealth and enterprise 
will not be exceeded by any inland citv of the North American Continent. 

W. W. P. 



SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR INVALIDS. 



We are indebted to Dr. A. E. Johnson of St. Anthony for the following 
valuable article upon the adaptation of the climate of Minnesota to consump- 
tives. That persons suffering from derangement of the liver and digestive or- 
gans or from general debility are cured or materially benefitted by a residence 
in this climate there is also abundant proof 

TUBERCLES IN THE LUNGS. 

At the request of ttie author of this work we furnish the following sugges- 
tions in relation to the intluence of this climate upon consumptives. In the 
treatment of this disease the two important indications are— First, to support 
and invigorate as much as possible the powers of the constitution. Second, 
to guard against local irritation of the pulmfmarj^ organs and such influences 
of causes as produce general depression or debilitate the vital forces. So far 
as climate is concerned there is no location or section of coimtry that is exactly 
adapted in all seasons to all cases, conditions, complications and stages of the 
disease. But so far as medical history has extended in the various locations 
and sections of our country as well as that of foreign countries, if we except 
the climate of New Mexico and Southern California there is no location or 
region of country known to medical history, where the atmospheric conditions 
throughout the whole year are so favorably adapted to meet the above indica- 
tions, in the incipient or early stages of the disease as this location or region 
of country With one or two exceptions there is no location in the United 
States where there are so few cases of consumption in propor:ion to the popu 
lation annually originated as in Minnesota, and especially this location, as the 
following facts and figures will show' : 

Table Exhibitluq the Nnumher of Ccc^es of Consumption that annually Orici'mate 
. to every One Thousand Inhabitants m the various rerjions of the United States, 
West indies and Canada. 

Elaine, Massachusetts. Rhode Island and Connecticut, 5 : New Hampshire 
and Vermont, 414 ; New York, 0; Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. 5; Wiscon- 
sin, 4|4; Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, 4 '.3: Maryland Delaware, 
Virginia and Kentucky,"5; North and South Carolina. (> ; Florida, Alabama 
and Louisiana, 9; Tennessee and Mississipoi, ~ ; Arkausis and Missouri, 7; 
Atlantic coast of Florida, 214 ; Texas, 4 : New Mexico, 1 i4 ; Oregon and Wash- 
ington Territories, 3 ; Northern California. 5 ; Southern California, 3: Iowa. 5: 
Canada, 7; Minnesota, 2; Hennepin County. H^ : West Indies. 13. 



38 strangers' guide 

This table is compiled from medical .iournals. United States census, and 
military reports of the various regions of the United States and Eugiand and 
from Charles and James Johnson's works on climates, and may be considered 
as correct. Twenty-three years ago when I entered the profession of medi- 
cine, it was a common practice in New York as in all the Eastern, ^Middle 
and Western States to direct the consumptive patient to seek a Southern 
climate for change Now the consumptive of New England and the Middle 
States and also of the Southern States, finds the climate of Minnesota much 
better adapted to his case for a summer residence than his own. And through- 
out the whole year the consumptive invalid of the New England and Middle 
States will find the climate ot Minnesota far more remedial than his own and 
equally as good if not more beneficial for the winter than a temporary resi- 
dence in Florida or Cuba. The English government is now in the 
habit of sending their consumptive patients from their military posts in 
the West Indies to Canada with decided benefit to them, and the whole medi- 
cal profession of the United States are beginning not to dread the influence 
of a dry cold climate iipon the disease. The climatic conditions of this location 
and region of country west to the mountains is remarkably adapted to the 
consumptive invalid from all regions of country south and east of 
here, w'hose case is yet in the early stages or is not so far advanced 
or complicated as to be hopeless. The first and most important at- 
mospherical condition for a consumptive is dryness. This important 
atmospherical condition exists here and westward to the mountains not equalled 
by any location or region of country east of the Mississippi river, as shown by 
the Heital Charts prepared by the Sursreon General of the United States army 
and the Smithsonian Institute Next in importance to dryness is an equitable 
temperature. An uniformally low temperature is much to be preferred to a 
uniformaliy high temperature The former exerts a tonic and stimuUtin^ 
efl'ect upon the general system, while the latter produces genera debility and 
nervous exhaustion. The worst possible climate for consumption is one with 
iong continued high temperatures and a high dew point. The air in this re- 
gion is extremely dry, and the changes of temperature somewhat sudden. 
But the depressing heat of a southern summer, with its moisture and malaria, 
are never felt. Though the winters are extremely cold, a stimulant and tonic 
effect is the only result of exposure in the open air It is of great importance 
that the climate of this region should be known, that the further injudicious 
course of sending consumptives to the hot, low moist coast of Florida and 
islands of tne Gulf of Mexico, where the atmosphere is loaded with malarial 
poison should be abandoned. In diseases of debility the remedies should be 
of a tonic character. What is more depressing and debilitating than pulmona- 
ry consumption, and what less tonic than moisture, heat and malaria combined 
astound in the climate of the Gulf coast? It is simply not cold, and presents no 
other advantage over our climate, but on the contrary all the other atmospheric 
conditions of the Gulf and throughout the t>outh are morbific in their ef- 
fects upon the consumptive invalid, while the atmospheric condition of our 
climate are remedial and prophylactic to the progress and development of pul- 
monary tubercles. If I was not extremely limited in space, I would have illus- 
trated the remedial influence of this c imate upon this d'sease in its various 
stages. I would have named cures from all sections of the country, the East- 
ern, Middle and Southern states Let the consumptive patient remember tnis; 
that the atmosphere in which he grows sick is the worst atmosphere for him. 



IN MINNEAPOLIS. 39 

Special Information for Sportsmen, Tourists and Artists. 

MINNESOTA GAME LAWS— SUMMARY. 

Whoever kills any elk, deer or lawn between the first day of January and 
the first day of August in each year shall be fined in the sum of twenty-five 
flnl1flr« for each elk, deer or fawn so killed. -, r ^v. i 

Whoe?er kills any woodcock between the first day o( January and fourth day 
of July or any paVtrid-e, or rufted grouse, or prairie chicken between the 
first cKy of January and the first day of October in any year, shall be fined 
fivp dollars tor each bird so killed. . 

wCever enters into any growing crop not his own, with sporting imple^- 
meVs about his person, or" permits his dog or dogs to enter into any such 
SowL-ciX)P without permission of the owner thereof, shall be fined m the 
sum of len dollars for each offence so commitied. , , , . , , ^ . 

Whoever catches or has in his possession any speckled river or brook trout 
betweeh the fifteenth day of September and the first dny of April : or catcjes 
at any time any trout save with a hook and line, or takes or catches any fish 
from Iny^f the waters in the State of Minnesota, excepting Lake Supermr 
and VVest Chain Lakes in Martin county, the Mississippi, Minnesota, bt Oroix 
and Root rivers in any other manner than by shooting them with a gun or by the 
use of the spear or hook and line shall be fined in the sum ot five dollars lor 
each and every fish so taken or had in his possession. 

The best deer hunting grounds in this region of country are : at Rice Lakes. 
Anoka county fourteen miles northeast, at Lake M nnetonka twelve mi es 
miles southwest, the vicinity of Lakes Harriet aud Calhoun, four or five miles 
south and of Cedar Lake three and a half mi es sout^hNvest the country be- 
tween the Minnesota river, ten miles south, north to Lake Minnetonka and 
the counties of Wright, Meeker, Stearns and Kandiyohi. The best time for 
huntino- this game is immediately after the first snow fall and during the 
months of October and November, when they are frequently tound leeding m 
the turnip pastures of the farmers. , . 

Inexperienced sportsmen should hunt this game m company with those 
who are acquainted with the habits of deer and avoid an attack ot the ''Buck 
a«^ae" when the shooting time comes Pickerel, bass and perch are caught 
with hook and line from May to Fall and duiing the winter months are takeii 
with the spear through the ice. LaUes Minnetonka Harriet, falhoun and 
Long Lake of those mentioned are most resorted to for th:s sport, tor trotit 
fishin"-. the St Croix River, Wisconsin, thirty miles west trom Minneapi;lis, is 
recomniended to the sportsman. In the vicinity of Prescott. Chiton. River 
Falls Hudson and Taylors Falls, tht-se splendid fish are caught in large num- 
bers ' Duck-^ and geese are found in all the Jakes as soon as the ice leaves 
them until winter. Rice Lakes, Anoka county, the chain of lakes lying west 
of the Falls of Minnehaha, and Lakes Minnetonka Harriet and Calhoun are 

alive with them. , . , ,-r. .. t^ >t r-.^ a 

Sportino- material of all kinds mav be obtained of Bachner Bros., No. t2 Hen- 
nepin avenue We take pleasure in referring sportsmen to Mr. Cyphers, No. 
85 Nicollet street— a great lover and follower of field sports, who has had 
much experience in hunting and fishing in this region of country- for further 
information on this subject. , . ,,. ^ -rrr ^^^ ^ ^ 

Tourists artists and others who desire to obtain Minnesota Views will hna 
Mr. Upton's of St. Anthony both accurate and artistic. They comprise views 
of Minnehaha. Falls of St. Anthony, of the Dells of St. Croix and several hun- 
dred others in Minnesota, 



40 

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Reader, look over our companies and come to us for insurance of any kind. 

We insure detached dwellings one year for fifty cents, and three years for 

one dollnr for each one hundied dollars insured. Persons thinking of 

Life Insurance, or Insurance Against Accidetits, 

Will certainly find it to their advantage to see us. 



We Loan Money on Real Estate Security so as to nett 
the Lender 15 per cent, pep annum interest. 



let eiery Stranger be Sure to See What We Say in last 
____ _Co^Uimii^j;ourthJ^g^^^^ Tribune. 

Strangers visiting Minneapolis and residents 
of the city will always find at the Opera House 
Book Store a complete assortment of Minnesota 
Views, Ornamental Goods, Books, Stationery, 
Window Shades, Paper Hangings, &c., &:c. 

BOLLES & COCKS, 

Will remove in September to New Store, op- 
posite Nicollet House. 



A13VE:iiTISICMEJ]VT«. 



Artist 18 

Art Gallery , 4 

Attorneys at T.aw 18 

Bakery 13 

Bank 9 

Books & Stationery see opposite page. 

Boarding Houses 12, 17, 10^A 

Boat Manufacturer 8 

Boating — Lake Minnetonka 15 

Carriage Manufactory 9 

Cigars and Tobacco 14 

Candy Manufacturer 7 

Dentist 12 

Drive Wells and Pumps 12 

Drugstore IQ-S-o 

Edge Tools and Mill Pick Manufacturer 14 

Express Agent, City 17 

For Sale 15 

Furniture Manufacturers & 

Glove Manufacturers 11 

Gun Manufacturers 8 

Harness Manufacturers , T 

Hotels 3,16' 

Insurance see opposite page. 

Iron works 2 

Livery Stable 6 

Lumber Manufacturer 11 

Marble Works 11 

Millinery and Fancy Goods 13 

Newspapers 10, 17 

Notary Public and Commissioner 7 



2 

Nurseries 14, 17 

Physicians i) 

Plumbing and Gas Fittius' 12 

Printing 10, 15 

Real Estate Agency 5 

Restaurants , 13, 16 

Sliaving and Hair Dressing Saloon VS 

Stencil Plate Cutter 11 

Tailor 8 

Variety Store 17 

AVatcli Maker a d Jeweler 15 

Wood Yard 7 

FOR 

Notaries and Gcmmissioners of Minnesota. 

I»RICE SO CKNTH. 

Address NEWTON H. CHITTENDEN, 

Attorney at Law, 
• MINNEAPOL IS, MINN. 

J^ MAIIf STREET, OPPOSITE FALLS, ^ 



ARRISOIff & GO.^ 

NANUFACTUREES OF 

Portable and Stationary Steam Engines, 

(with tremain's patent balance valve.) 

Steam Boilers of every description ; Gang and Circular Saws 

and Plouring Mill Machinery, Iron Fronts for Buildings, 

Columns, Caps and Sills, Sash "Weights, &c. 

WEHl WORTH'S rATENT TUB VL Alt AIR HEATER. 

ALL KINDS OF CASTINGS OF IRON OR BR A.SS. 
Repair Wox-k Will Receive Pr-oxnPt Attentioxi. 



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OBJECTS OF INTEREST TO VISITORS. 



The Falls of St. Anthony, with the Flour, Lumber, 
Woolen- and other mills and factories. The dams, canals, 
aprons, sluices, tunnels and shafts of the water power. The 
wheat elevators, citv water works, and public buildings. 
The Suspension Bridge, Kicollet Island, the University, 
the Fair Grounds, Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snellmg. 
The caves iu the limestone, the Silver Cascade and Bridal 
Veil ; the Chalybeate Springs, and Lakes Calhoun and 
Harriet, Twin Lakes, Crystal Lake, and Lake Minnetonka 
at Excelsior and Wayzata. Views from the cupolas of the 
Nicollet and Winslow Houses. 



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MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA, 



(Extract from report of Board of Trade of Minneapolis for 1869.) 

Beal's Gallery. — In photographic art, this gallery 
stands foremost in the J^orthwest, and during the past 
year has turned out more pictures than the aggregate 
amount of all the other galleries in the district. Five 
artists are constantly engaged, and the annual product 
is not far from ten thousand dollars. It ranks with 
Gurney's, Brady's and Frederick's, of ]Sew York. 
During the coming year, a three story brick edifice 
will be erected by Mr. Beal to supply the demand for 
pictures, and furnish necessary conveniences. 



REAL ESTATE. 



Having established myself in the Real Estate business in 
this city, I am now prepared to 

BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE 

Pay Taxes for Non-Residents, 
ENTER L^NDS, Etc. 



Any gentleman desirious of obtaining particular informa- 
tion in regard to any portion of Minnesota, can re- 
ceive the same by addressing me, and en- 
closing stamp for return letter. 

All Cofmiiunications Will be JProitiptly Answered, 

Address WM. W. PATTERSON, 

Minneapolis, Minn. 



REFERENCES : 
Hon. Alex. Ramsey, U. S. S., St. Paul, Minnesota. 
Hon. E. M. Wilson, M. C, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
Hon. W. S. King, P. M., House of Representatives. 
State National Bank, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 




GRANITE LIVEEY & SALE STABLE 

NEAELY OPPOSITE NICOLLET HOUSE, NICOLLET ST , 



Parties visiting the many objects of interest in and about 
onr city will find our stables well stocked witli 

First Class Horses and Carriag-es. 

which we are letting on 



lienieniher the Flace and Save your 3Ionei/—It is the 

Only Stone Stable in the City, 

We are connected with theCity Omnibus Line, and or- 
ders left with us for tliem will receive prompt attention. 

ARCHER & TRICH, Proprietors. 



MANUFACTURER OF 

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WASaiNGTON AVENVE, 

APOLIS, MINNESOTA, 



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MANUFACTURER OF 
AND DEALER IN 

COR. NICOLLET AKD SECOND STREETS, 






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COR, WASHINGTON AVE AND PACIFIC R. R. 

S. BE-A^OPI, Proprietor, 

{Successor to Quimby & Co., 

Having made arrangements with the Rail Road for wood of all kinds, we are 

prepared to furnish it green and dry, sawed to any length, sawed or split, 

in four feet, delivered, or at the yard. 

Terms — Cash on deliTery, or at Time of Leaving the Order. 

Orders may be left at the office of Quimby & Co., or at the store of C. W. 
Moore, corner of Cataract street and Washington avenue. 

CYRUS ALDRICH, 

AND 

Commissioner for all the Loyal States. 

Cor. of Second and Nicollet Streets. 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 



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Guns, 

Revolvers 

and Pistols 



Hunting and Fishing Tackle, 



OTJTL.EJ:R.ir, <Sco. 



We Jceep on hand Gutis of American, German, French and English 

Manufacture, and a good assortment of Ammunition, such 

as Potvder, Shot, Caps and Cartridges. 

Repairing Neatly Done and Satisfaction Guaranteed. 

NO T2 HENNEPIN AVENUE, NEARLY 0PP08ITB POST OFFICE, 

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BOA.TS! BOA^TSI BO^TS! 

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E. R. NEWMAN, St. Anthony, 

has for sale 

Batteaux, Skiffs and Oars, 

MADE FROM THE BEST SEASO'nED LUMBER. 

Boats of any Description Made to Order* 

JOSBPH RUOF^ 

No. 23 First Street, Cor. Utah, Minneapolis. 



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Repairing of all Kinds Done Promptly and Neatly. 



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No. 84 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. 

FACTORY IN ST. ANTHONY. 
MANUFACTUKERS OF 

■CMMMII. Efflf II MB WMilS. 

REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 

Shop and Office Minnetonka St., bet. Washington Ave. & Third, 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 




OF 3ITNNEAFOLIS, MINN. 

CJ^:eiT.A.Xj Sioo.ooo. 

R. J. MENDENHALL, Presideut. R. J. BALDWD'. Cashier. 

Collections solicited and promptly attended to. 

National Pabk Bank, New York. Blackstone Nationat^ Bank, Boston. 
HowES^ Mact, " Third National Bank, Chicago, 

W. M. & F. Insurarce Bank, Milwaukee. 

hom:eoipa.th:ist, 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 



OfTice on Nicollet Street near Washington Avenue. 

Residence Corner of Nicollet and Eighth Streets. 



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Daily, Weekly and Tri-Weekly, 

NO. 15 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 



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Book and Job Printing 



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W. E. JOI^ES & CO., 

MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN 

XjiTJIVCBEIF?! I 

Mill at the Falls-Tard In rear of Cataracl Hotel. 

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Xo. 81 Nicollet Street, 

JOSI^IIff & SLOCUM, 

MANUFACTURE.S AND DEALERS I:N 

Buck Gloves, Mittens, and Moccasins, 

AND KID FURTOP GLOVES AND MITTENS. 

DvciJsrasriBj^iPOXjis, nyciirisrEsoarjL. 

MiiiiMiiis^iiBii^woiisl 

AMEKICAlSr AND FOREIGN 

Marble, Head-Stones, 

3XO]VtJM:E]MrTS, &:c. 

N. HERRICK So SON, 
Cor. ^collet & Third Sts., MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. 



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A. T< SMITH, 

Over Hartwell &Northway's, nearly opposite Tribune Office, 
26 Washington Avenue, 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 

' MACOMBER & WHELPLEY^ 

DEALERS IN 

DRIVE WELLS & PUMPS. 

THE OLDEST WELL DRIVERS IK THE OOUIITY. 

All Woi-lc Warranted.. 

Shop on Cor. Helen Street and Washington Avenue. 

DAVID WYLIE, 

PRACTICAL 

Cor. Helen St. and Washington Ave. 
r. o. Box 9.57. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 

Plumbing in all its branches. Jobbing promptly attended to. 



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EXCELSIOR, LAKE MINNETONKA, MINN. 
NE\A/, NEAT AND COMMODIOUS. 

Pleasantly situated in the west part of Excelsior; bet. 2nd and Avenue St?. 

Accommodations for from 15 to 20 Visitors. 

M:. H. IPE^SE, I»roi>rietor. 



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MISS A. M. HENDERSON, 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 

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AND FANCY GOODS, 



NO 86 HEJTNEPIN AVENUE, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE. 



GYPHKRS' 



Restaurant, Bakery 



NO, 85 NICOLLET ST. 



This is tlie Oldest Establislied Restaurant in the City. 

MEALS AT ALL HOURS ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. 

All Kinds of Game in Season. Ice Cream and Sparkling Arctic Soda. 

Oh-oioe I^ruits and. Oonfeotionery. 



Our Bakery is second to none in the State. Fine Cakes of all kinds and 
Good Bread constantly on hand and delivered to any part of the city. 



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SALOON. 

Siaie's Block, Cor. Washington Ave. and Nicollet Street, 

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. 

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Separate Apartments for Ladies' Hair Cutting & Shampooning. 



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3MM. MQQQli'L&VBm, 

DEALER JN 
HENNEPIN AVENUE, 

Opposite Post Office. MINNEAPOLIS, MIM. 

^ J. T. GRIMKS, 

(Five miles south-west of Minneapolis,) 

G-rower of all Kinds of Hardy Pruits and Flowering Shrubs 



MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN 

DGE TOOLS, PATENT CANT HOOKS, 

MILL PICKS AND GRUB HOES. 




All my Mill Picks are warranted. Every bar of steel proposed to be cut up 
for Picks is tested before it is used. A try pick is made from it, which, has 
the sanction of a practical miller before the bar is cut up. As a consequence, I 
claim for my picks superiority to all others. 1 would also call the particular 
attention of farmers to ray Grub Hoes. They are made of double refined cast 
steel, and are warranted to do 83 per cent, more service than any other hoe in 
the market. All tools warranted. A good assortment of the above tools con- 
stantly on hand. 

E BROAD, Hennepin Island, St. Anthony. 



MARSHALL B3R0THERS, 



,itU%m<xUv$ 8c §Ui^iimt 



DEALERS IX 

Silver and Plated Ware, &c. 

Corner of ^Vasliiiigtoii Aveiiue and Minnetonka Street, 



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With new and late stj^les of type, improved presses, and first class workmen. 
Prices as low as consistent \\iW\ First Class work. Satisfaction guar- 
anteed or no pay. 

Boating, Boating*, Boating, 

ox 

LAKK MINIffESTOnrKA. 

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Two sail boats— "Black Crook." carrying forty persons, and "Eeindeer,''' 

twenty persons. One clink sail, capacity five persons, and fonr row boats, 

capacity from one to four persons. Will run to any part of the lake, 

and let on reasonable terms. Fishing tackle of all kinds supplied. 

AJpiy to A. H. BLASDELL, Wayzata. 



FOR SALE. 

Hotel Property at Excelsior. 

The Excelsior House, at Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka, with 2 acres; of land bor 
dering on the Lake and 20 acres of woodland % mile distant. Hotel 
buildings contain 40 rooms, baru, ice-house, &c. Loca- 
tion excellent. Price $6,000. 
For further particulars apply to 

NEWTON H. CHITTENDEN, Minneapolis. 



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T. PAUL, MINN., 

J. J. SHAW, Prop'r. 



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South Shore Lake Miimetoiika. 

Accommodations for families ; boats furnished ; good shore 
for bathing, and excellent hunting and fishing near. 

ERI BECKFORD, Proprietor. 



AT MINNEHAHA FALLS. 

riEST CLASS MEALS PUENISHED AT ALL HOUES. 

Ice Ci^eam, Lemonade and all Delicaces of l/ie Season. 
Choice Wines and Liquors constantly on hand. Teams furnished with Hay 
and Grain. _.„^ .^ • . 

M. E. PALMER, Proprietor. 



By J. i. FLEMING. 

Meals and Refreshments at all Hours, 

SODA, LEMONADE, &c. 

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